--- title: "Mental Health Supported and Step Down Accommodation Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58e7b954-2595-4978-a742-2c9399f45cc4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58e7b954-2595-4978-a742-2c9399f45cc4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58e7b954-2595-4978-a742-2c9399f45cc4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58e7b954-2595-4978-a742-2c9399f45cc4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-09" --- # Mental Health Supported and Step Down Accommodation Service Buyer: SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58e7b954-2595-4978-a742-2c9399f45cc4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58e7b954-2595-4978-a742-2c9399f45cc4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58e7b954-2595-4978-a742-2c9399f45cc4.json) ## Summary The Slough Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a service titled "Mental Health Supported and Step Down Accommodation Service." This initiative focuses on the provision of high-quality accommodation and support for adult service users with varying levels of mental health needs in Slough, England. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 23rd February 2018. Businesses keen on this opportunity should take note of the detailed requirements outlined for the service, which includes sourcing self-contained flats and providing continuous support within the community. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in supported housing and rehabilitation for individuals with mental health challenges. Providers that can demonstrate strong partnership capabilities within the Slough area and possess the resources to maintain 24/7 support services will be well-equipped to compete. Companies should also be prepared to deliver innovative solutions that promote independence and recovery for service users, further enhancing their appeal in this competitive environment. ## Notice The service will provide high quality supported and step down accommodation service which supports adult service users with high, moderate and low mental health needs to retain their independent living skills. The model emphasises on mental health recovery and rehabilitation and service users acquiring their own tenancy. Service users will be encouraged to live independently within the community, to access the same opportunities as their peers and to maximise life opportunities whilst maintaining links with the local community, family and friends. The provider will need to provide evidence of sourcing the accommodation within Slough as stated below;- a) An on-site supported accommodation service to approximate 8 - 10 self contained flats. The 10 flats will require on-site supported accommodation services available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days per week including Bank Holidays with sleep-in/ waking night cover. b) A approximate 4 - 6 unit building which will be step-down accommodation service for service users. Provider will deliver a floating step down support service to this 6 unit, one bedroom flats. The provider will need to develop good partnership links within Slough, to ensure the move on process for a service user into an independent accommodation is smooth and easy. Provider will deliver a resettlement support service for a minimum period of three (3) months. The provider will deliver this support within the location the service user is relocated. The main outcomes of this service is to; a) Optimise physical, mental and social wellbeing and have a close working partnership with people to support their needs, b) Instil hope, support ambition and balance risk to maximise outcome and independence, c) Use an individualised, goal-based approach for service users to develop new skills and engage within education, training and employment opportunities. d) Require early and ongoing assessment and identification of rehabilitation needs to support timely planning and interventions to improve outcomes and ensure seamless transition e) Support self-management through education and information to maintain health and wellbeing to achieve maximum potential f) Optimise independence to ensure service users are able to maintain their own independent tenancy. This notice is to gain an expression of interest from suppliers who would be interested in this opportunity. For further information or to express an interest in this opportunity please contact Noor Butt on noor.butt@slough.gov.uk by 26th October 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61398064-d1d0-4690-ac94-eb12cabdef16 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SLOUGH | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL1 3UF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Slough | | Electoral ward | Chalvey | | Westminster constituency | Slough | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2017 at 11:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61398064-d1d0-4690-ac94-eb12cabdef16 - 9 Oct 2017 at 10:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61398064-d1d0-4690-ac94-eb12cabdef16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61398064-d1d0-4690-ac94-eb12cabdef16 9th October 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58e7b954-2595-4978-a742-2c9399f45cc4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58e7b954-2595-4978-a742-2c9399f45cc4.json.